George Dumont

George Henry Dumont
(Pea Soup)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 163 lb.
• High School North High School (Minneapolis)
• Debut September 14, 1915
• Final Game September 18, 1919
• Born November 13, 1895 in Minneapolis, MN USA
• Died October 13, 1956 in Minneapolis, MN USA

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Biographical Information

George Dumont had a strong start to his major league career in 1915 with the Washington Senators, posting a 2.03 ERA at age 19. His ERA in 1916 was slightly below average, but in 1917, when he got most of his major league work, it was again better than average. He finished up his major league time with the Boston Red Sox in 1919, in Babe Ruth's last year with the team. One of Dumont's teammates on the Senators was none other than Walter Johnson.

His nickname "Pea Soup" is a disparaging name often saddled on French Canadians; he came from a Canadian family who had emigrated to Minnesota and whose primary language was French.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1917)

Related Sites

• George Dumont at the SABR Bio Project